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Appearances

Currently Spike does not have any special appearances scheduled but you can see him at all Whitecaps FC first team matches.

Passing the Torch: Winger to Spike

After 17 years with the Club, Winger decided to hang up his boots and pass the torch to a younger generation as the Whitecaps made the move into MLS. However, he did not want to leave his position in the hands of just anyone, so he set out on a major scouting trip around BC to find his successor.

In November of 2002, after an exhaustive search around the province, Winger attended a mascot camp. This was where he first came across a feisty young bird named Spike. Winger thought Spike had the perfect mix of determination and personality to really make it big with the Whitecaps. Winger decided to take Spike under his wing and train him to be part of Vancouver Whitecaps FC.

Spike trained hard all underground since then. He learned to play the drums, he studied the Whitecaps players, he worked on his moves and by March 19th he was more than ready for his MLS debut.

So what happened to Winger? Winger watches Spike proudly every match...on TV from his sunny retirement nest.

Testimonials

"I just wanted to thank Spike for making Nathan's 4th Birthday the most special it could be! Both Spike and the staff have been so professional and wonderful to work with! We can't thank you all enough, and know that you have 3 fans for life!"